Golden, Patrice

Subject: Pre-AP U.S. History 10; U.S. History 10; AP U.S. History 11; Yearbook; Scholars' Bowl

Grades: 10-12

"I know no way of judging the future but by the past." Patrick Henry

I am a 1986 graduate of Sardis High School, and I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education with certification in both History and English from Jacksonville State University in 1990. I began teaching at Sardis in 1990, then I spent two years teaching at Pell City High School, where I taught Alabama History and English and coached softball. I moved to Fort Payne High School in 1993 and spent two years teaching Alabama History, U.S. Government, and English. I returned to Sardis High School in 1995, and I have continued here since that time. I taught World History and English for a few years before moving into the teaching of American History. I am also the sponsor of the yearbook. I received my Master's Degree in History from the University of Alabama in 1999. Ten years ago, I completed Advanced Placement training at Auburn University, and I helped implement an Advanced Placement History program in U.S. History here at Sardis High School. During the summer of 2015, I again attended AP History training at Auburn University. In addition to my Sardis High School duties, I teach online ACCESS classes (which I love) through the State Department of Education.

I am married to Michael Golden, also a 1986 graduate of Sardis High School, and we have two children - Payton and Madison, and a son-in-law, Mitch. Madison is carrying on the family tradition of teaching - she is a special education teacher in another district, and Payton is a senior at Jacksonville State University, where she is majoring in Collaborative Special Education. We are members of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Most of our leisure time is spent with each other - our family time is very important to us.

I love being a Sardis Lion, and I hope that in some way I can help continue the tradition of excellence that has always been a part of our school and community. Together, I still believe we can make a difference. Go Lions!